Commission recommends sidewalk waiver for Towns at York Creek development

The New York City Planning Commission recommended approval of a sidewalk waiver for the Towns at York Creek at 550 West College Avenue after hearing a short presentation from the applicant's representative.

Jeff Stow, representing the owners, explained that two townhouse units (Units 38 and 50) have 5‑foot side setbacks and that installing the required 4‑foot sidewalk with curb would place the path directly adjacent to the units. He said the design routes pedestrians to existing curb ramps on West College via Cooks Lane and maintains green space beside the affected units. He also noted that roads and setbacks were sized to allow fire apparatus access.

Commissioners voted by roll call to recommend approval of the sidewalk waiver required by the subdivision and land development ordinance (Article 13.36.03). Planning staff confirmed the waiver recommendation will be forwarded with the final plan package for the Towns at York Creek. The motion was adopted by roll call (members present answered "Aye").